In collaboration with the Supplier Development Programme, Renfrewshire Council is delivering a series of webinars to help suppliers build the knowledge and confidence needed to bid successfully for council contracts. Across four sessions, attendees will gain an understanding of the supplier journey, learn what buyers are looking for, and receive practical guidance on preparing stronger more competitive tender submissions.

Event: How to do Business with Renfrewshire Council: Cyber Requirements Location: Online webinar Date: Thursday 3 December 2026 Time: 10:30am-12:00pm Further details can be found here - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/how-to-do-business-with-renfrewshire-council-cyber-requirements-2146/ Event focus: This session will focus on the cyber security requirements that businesses need to meet when working with Renfrewshire Council and other public sector organisations. Whether you’re an existing supplier or looking to bid for future opportunities, you’ll gain valuable insight into procurement processes, buyer expectations, and how tenders are assessed. By increasing awareness of procurement processes and cyber security standards, this session will help businesses build confidence, improve market readiness, and position themselves more effectively for public sector opportunities in Renfrewshire and beyond. Event: How to do Business with Renfrewshire Council: Community Benefits Location: Online webinar Date: Tuesday 8 December 2026 Time: 2:00-3:30pm Further details can be found here - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/how-to-do-business-with-renfrewshire-council-community-benefits-2129/ Event focus: This session will focus on the community benefit requirements that businesses may be expected to deliver when working with Renfrewshire Council. Whether you’re an existing supplier or looking to bid for future opportunities, you’ll gain valuable insight into procurement requirements, buyer expectations, and how community benefits are considered as part of the tender evaluation process. By increasing awareness of community benefit requirements and broader procurement processes, this session will help businesses strengthen their tendering capability, improve market readiness, and build confidence when bidding for public sector opportunities in Renfrewshire and beyond. Event: How to do Business with Renfrewshire Council: Preparing a Strong Tender Response Location: Online webinar Date: Tuesday 19 January 2027 Time: 2:00-3:30pm Further details can be found here - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/how-to-do-business-with-renfrewshire-council-preparing-a-strong-tender-response-2151/ Event focus: Using an example Renfrewshire Council tender, participants will gain practical insight into how to respond effectively to tender opportunities, with a step-by-step demonstration of the tendering process. The session aims to support businesses in developing their tendering capability and increasing participation in Council procurement opportunities. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of procurement requirements, buyer expectations, and tender evaluation processes, helping to improve market readiness and build confidence when bidding for opportunities with Renfrewshire Council and other public sector organisations. Event: How to do Business with Renfrewshire Council: Quick Quote Guide Location: Online webinar Date: Tuesday 9 February 2027 Time: 10:30am-12:00pm Further details can be found here - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/how-to-do-business-with-renfrewshire-council-quick-quote-guide-2150/ Event focus: Using a Renfrewshire Council example Quick Quote, participants will gain practical insight into how to prepare and submit responses, with a live demonstration showcasing each stage of the process. The session aims to help businesses develop their tendering capability and increase participation in Council procurement opportunities. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of procurement requirements, buyer expectations, and evaluation processes, helping to improve market readiness and build confidence when bidding for Quick Quotes and other public sector opportunities with Renfrewshire Council and beyond.